Excellent food, don't know why this place wasn't busier, but it was a chill vibe and the service…read morewas great. Soups are huge portions! Definitely recommend the gizzard and plantain appetizer.

This was my first time trying Nigerian cuisine but not my first time trying fufu. I really liked…read morethe ambience, it has a more upscale, classy vibe. Service is very friendly and they're quick to offer suggestions. Prices are reasonable since this is not the type of food that you can get anywhere. We ordered oxtail pepper soup, egusi soup with chicken, and jollof rice with beef. I wouldn't mind coming back here to try other items on the menu. -oxtail soup 5 - the soup is spicy but it's the type of spicy that is very enjoyable. The oxtail is super tender. Make sure you drink the soup when you're finished. -egusi soup with chicken 5 - the soup is hearty. You take a piece of fufu and dip it in the soup. Think of naan and how you use it to scoop up curry. It has bits of turkey, beef tendon, and smoked fish in addition to the chicken pieces. -jollof rice with beef 5 - the jollof rice is tomato based and very savory. You get 2 big pieces of beef and plantains. The beef is easy to cut and it's tasty.

Everything was amazing, the prices are great, the staff is very friendly. The food was top tier I'm…read moredefinitely going again and the commute wasn't bad at all

I'm giving a four because I would have preferred to eat there since I live 30 min away. Parking lot…read morewaiting. Fresh food. It may be ideal to order ahead if you don't wanna wait. Reasonable prices. Clean restaurant. Nice, Kind, and Professional staff. Pics of food on the menu look great. Menu explains the dishes accurately. I enjoy African food but I have had Ethiopian, Haitian, Senegalese, Ghanaian, and now Nigerian. I can say that the spinach and egusi stew was excellent. Very very good and the meat was very tender and flavorful. The pounded yam and jollof was delicious too. The jollof was not too smoky but still earthy and well balanced. I also had Aponkye goat meat with hot sauce and maybe suya. The goat was tender and fresh. No shade to this restaurant but I love Yassa's senagalese jollof as it's more garlic-y. But this place didn't miss with any of dishes or flavors. I can't wait to try the Volta Lake special, pepper soup, and oxtail. Everything was delicious.

Horrible food, horrible service, and horrible people…read more.. They have never once had the correct order ready... I love Nigerian food, but these guys are jokers

Wanted to treat hubby to some cuisine from his culture and so we went here. It's a long distance…read morefrom home but it was a mild weather day in December so we decided to make the drive on 12/9/24. We ring the bell and a young boy let us in and we sat down. It was awhile before someone came to tend to us but as my husband was explaining to me, in the African culture, you go to them to tell them what you want, not the other way around. They were in the back busy cooking and preparing, there is a open window where you can order. We got to meet the owner who the restaurant is named after, Anayo. He was awesome! I wanted to order the fried rice or the coconut rice but those are large orders for several people which are only for call in but they don't indicate that on the menu. I got to order the last meat pie they had and OMG, I'm still dreaming about how good it was! I ordered the jollof rice and told them mild spice but it was still a bit too hot for me but in Nigeria, that is how they spice their food, LOL. It comes with goat meat and fish. I loved the fish as it was flavorful, crispy and delicious! I will make sure to order that fish again. Hubby got the Nkwobi made with cow feet, scotch bonnet pepper, onion, palm oil Spinach and seasonings. It was so hot but he enjoyed every bit of it. Anayo told us that they have only been open for 1 year. I hope they continue and thrive. I got to taste a strawberry yogurt drink that they had in the frig that was in a 1 liter container. I really enjoyed that also. You get the bill after you pay - they told us our total for us to pay. Not used to that but they aren't the first business that I've experience to do that. Area was very quiet that evening. Thank you Nayo's - see you soon!

Hi, are you all relocated somewhere else? Would love to support or order directly from you all…read more This was my favorite restaurant to get Egusi from and there's none like it anywhere else.

Goat is tuff!! Chicken is tuff!! Rice is good!!! Great…read moreservice ,nice people.. fufu is also good

DO NOT GO HERE UNLESS YOU ENJOY BEING INSULTED!! I went to…read morethis place not too long after the name change because I was in a hurry for an event, they had a $35 deal and it was close to my job. My hair was slicked back in a ponytail and still slightly wet from washing it that morning. I got to the wash basin, the woman looked at my hair, scowled and said GLUE! I calmly told her "Gel. I washed my hair and put gel on it." She did a really good washing and took the opportunity to tell me how "girls like me" will come in here expecting a regular wash when they have GLUE in their hair. By girls like me, I translate African American women (thought I'm half Hispanic). And by GLUE, I translate weave glue but I don't know because I don't wear weaves. My hair was done, paid $35 and left. Two weeks later, I come back because they did a decent job. This time my hair isn't in a bun. My hair is in its natural state of curls and slight frizz.. Guess what? The new price is suddenly $45 dollars because its not "relaxed or less thick". So in two weeks, my hair has metamorphisized?! REALLY?! They do a job worth $35 and have service that makes me want to only pay them no mind and offer up my two cents.

Just past the elevated tracks in the Loop, you'll run across a first floor barber shop. Formerly…read moreknown as "ossama's salon", the owner has since capitalized upon the Obama-craze and re-named it "Obama's Hair Design". Smart move, particularly since there's the other name isn't exactly a favorite name amongst most Americans. A few colleagues have tried this place out -thye do a decent job, nothing fancy, and if anything, it's worthy of a photo op by the neon sign.

Stopped in a couple weeks ago. I had wanted to try fufu and egusi for a while now. Once this local…read moreplace popped up on my TikTok I had to try it. Of course we ordered fufu and egusi, we also ordered chicken and jollof rice, side of spinach and fries. The man was very kind. It did take a while for our food. I think he may have been preparing it himself. The fufu and egusi (vegan) was good. I'm glad I finally had the opportunity to try it. The jollof rice was dry along with the chicken. The chicken was so dry we didn't even eat it. I would not recommend that meal unfortunately. The spinach was very spicy but good. Of course the fries were delicious. Our total was $75 including two drinks and tip. For that reason alone I would never come back. I love to support small businesses but unfortunately the price was higher than the value. I didn't get a printed receipt so I'm not sure how my total ended up that high.

This was such a pleasant surprise from the moment I walked in. The owner of Jungle Plate is…read moreincredibly friendly and welcoming, which immediately set the tone for the experience. I didn't realize beforehand that it was an African restaurant, and since I have limited experience with Nigerian cuisine, I was excited to try something new. I ordered the beef with jollof rice, and while I wasn't expecting the level of spice, the flavors were bold, rich, and truly enjoyable. It's one of those meals that leaves an impression--comforting, flavorful, and different in the best way. I'll definitely be returning, and next time I plan to bring my husband so we can try some of their goat dishes as well. Overall, a warm, welcoming spot that's worth exploring if you're looking to step outside your usual and experience something new. Perfect for anyone looking to try something new in a welcoming, approachable setting.

Great costumer service and even better pies. I had the beef pasty's pie and the crust and filling…read morewere both perfect.

Locally owned businesses offering unique food. Situated in a strip mall close to Fox Valley mall…read more Tip call ahead to place your order , they make their pies to order!

Fabulous Central African white table cloth restaurant on my list. Ordered the chicken wings and the…read morebest I have had. Well spiced and just slightly sweet with perfect texture, truly extraordinary. I ordered the peanut chicken, tender tasty and lovely spiced with the peanut behind that spice. My table mate had the beef kabob which I had one and so tender and satisfying.

We tried this spot for the first time tonight and quickly added it to one of our favorite places…read more Plus, the chicken & goat dishes, and the beef samosas were halal! The ambiance was welcoming with comfortable chairs, fine dining white table cloth, friendly staff, and a knowledgeable chef/owner! We even got to talk to the owner afterward and got recommendations of what to order on our next visit (the peanut chicken). The food was delicious and unique. We had the beef/potato stuffed samosas, the Goat Stew with Okapi Rice, the grilled whole fish (Branzino) with a side of Kwanga, and the beignets with ice cream for dessert. The Kwanga is a starchy cassava that itself doesn't have much taste, but when eaten with the grilled fish or the Goat Stew, was delicious! Overall, it was an amazing experience, and we're already excited about coming back to try more!

First time trying Ethiopian food, this place offered authentic and delicious dishes. The entire…read moreatmosphere of the place was incredible, accompanied by great service. Would recommend to anyone considering trying it.

Stop 3 on our global cuisine adventure takes us to Ethio Beans in Carol Stream…read more The service and hospitality was fantastic, they're very patient for newbies like me who have never had Ethiopian food. We had the Shekla Tibs, collard greens, kitifo, and the coffee and tea. My favorite was the Shekla tibs and I'm obsessed with the tea. My partner said he could live on the collard greens and coffee. The ambiance was authentic and had several booths and tables, connected to a grocery store. Overall, I'm thrilled to have tried something new and had a great experience. My partner who's had Ethiopian food before very much enjoyed it. Definitely give them a try! The world may be large but it is places like this that shrink it enough for everyone to be able to experience other cultures and food.